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Indian Express
25-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Thai woman gives birth to baby on Air India Express flight from Muscat to Mumbai
A Thai national gave birth on an Air India Express flight from Muscat to Mumbai Thursday, with the airline's cabin crew and a fellow passenger assisting in the delivery. The woman went into labour during the flight, and the crew and a nurse who was on the same flight volunteered to help. The crew made room in the cabin for the delivery, and the baby was delivered before the airplane had landed in Mumbai. The pilots updated Mumbai Air Traffic Control and asked for priority landing. An ambulance and medical personnel were kept ready at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The mother and baby were transferred to a nearby hospital for further treatment after the flight landed. One of the airline officials accompanied them from the airport to the hospital. Air India Express said Sneha Naga, Aishwarya Shirke, Asiya Khalid, and Muskan Chauhan were among the crew members who assisted the woman in delivering the baby. The captain of the flight was Ashish Vaghani, and the co-pilot was Faraz Ahmed. The airline said it was in touch with the Consulate General of Thailand in Mumbai to provide assistance to the passenger with post-delivery tasks and offer additional support. It also recognised the coordinated effort of the crew, other passengers, medical responders, and airport officials to handle the situation. 'The coordination between the cockpit and cabin crew, ground staff, medical responders, and airport authorities was seamless, just like the airline's values of agility and empathy. This moment of unbridled heroism not only showcases the crew's preparedness but also the compassion and teamwork spirit of Air India Express,' the airline said in a statement.
News18
24-07-2025
- General
- News18
In Safe Hands Mid-Air: Cabin Crew Help Deliver Baby On Mumbai-Bound Air India Express Flight
Last Updated: Trained cabin crew, with help from a nurse onboard, assisted a Thai national in delivering her baby mid-air on a Muscat–Mumbai flight. A Thai passenger gave birth to a healthy baby mid-air on board an Air India Express flight from Muscat to Mumbai on Wednesday, with the airline's cabin crew stepping in to assist the delivery, the airlines said in a press release. The woman went into labour during the flight, prompting the crew to take charge of the situation. A trained nurse who happened to be among the passengers also stepped forward to help. The crew created a safe space for the delivery and followed standard emergency protocols. 'This extraordinary moment not only highlights the preparedness of the crew, but also the spirit of compassion and teamwork that defines Air India Express," the press release said. The pilots immediately alerted Mumbai Air Traffic Control and sought priority landing. Medical teams and an ambulance were kept ready at the airport. After touchdown, both mother and child were safely transferred to a nearby hospital. An airline staff member accompanied them for additional support. The pilots immediately alerted Mumbai Air Traffic Control and sought priority landing, the press release highlighted. Medical teams and an ambulance were kept ready at the airport and moments after touchdown, both mother and child were safely transferred to a nearby hospital. An airline staff member accompanied them for additional support. The press release said that the crew involved included Senior Cabin Crew Sneha Naga and cabin crew members Aishwarya Shirke, Asiya Khalid and Muskan Chauhan. The flight was commanded by Capt. Ashish Vaghani and Capt. Faraz Ahmed. Air India Express said the coordination between crew, ground staff, medical responders, and airport authorities reflected its 'values of agility and empathy." The airline added that it is in touch with the Consulate General of Thailand in Mumbai to assist the passenger with further arrangements. This rare mid-air delivery comes weeks after safety concerns were raised around Indian carriers following recent runway incidents. view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 18:56 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
11-05-2025
- Business
- News18
'Unsung Hero': Mumbai Airport Praised For Seamlessly Handling Flight Surge Amid Pakistan Tensions
Last Updated: Pakistan closed its airspace for Indian airlines on April 24 in response to India's diplomatic measures against them following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam After the closure of Pakistani airspace last month, which led to the rerouting of international flights, Mumbai Air Traffic Control (ATC) was praised for its 'seamless" handling of the increased air traffic. Pakistan closed its airspace for Indian airlines on April 24 in response to India's diplomatic measures against them following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed at least 26 people. 'One unsung hero in the entire India-Pakistan escalation is Mumbai Airport and its staff. Nobody's talking about it. But they should be," wrote a LinkedIn user, Arjun Vaidya. 'While of course the media and all of us zoomed in on missiles, ceasefires, politics and military ops – Mumbai ATC was holding India's sky together. Silently. Seamlessly." 'Some 130 flights from Northern India for destinations in Europe, North and South America would take the Bhopal-Ahmedabad-Karachi route to Muscat, without touching Mumbai airspace, from where they would enter Europe. Now, after the closure of the Pakistani airspace, all these flights are coming to Mumbai airspace via Ahmedabad to enter Muscat," they added. The traffic has also spiked on account of the recent closure of about 25 flight routes on Wednesday that allowed planes to enter Pakistan through Indian airspace, when the armed forces launched missile attacks on terror targets in Pakistan, as per sources. On April 30, India also shut its airspace to Pakistan airlines as part of the retaliatory measure. On a normal day, Mumbai ATC handles between 950-970 arrivals and departures, including unscheduled flights, apart from some 2,000 flights overflying Mumbai skies. (With agency inputs) First Published: May 12, 2025, 03:51 IST
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Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Mumbai ATC reports surge in traffic as flights avoid Pakistani airspace
Apart from handling Europe, North and South America-bound flights originating from Mumbai, the ATC is now also handling aircraft flying towards these regions from Northern India Press Trust of India Mumbai Mumbai Air Traffic Control (ATC) has experienced a surge in traffic, after international flights were rerouted due to the closure of Pakistani airspace since last month, sources said. Apart from handling Europe, North and South America-bound flights originating from Mumbai, the ATC is now also handling aircraft flying towards these regions from Northern India, the sources added. Pakistan shut its airspace for Indian airlines on April 24 in response to India's diplomatic measures against the neighbouring country following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed at least 26 people. On April 30, India also shut its airspace to Pakistan airlines as part of the retaliatory measure. On a normal day, Mumbai ATC handles between 950-970 arrivals and departures, including unscheduled flights, apart from some 2,000 flights overflying Mumbai skies, as per sources. "Some 130 flights from Northern India for destinations in Europe, North and South America would take the Bhopal-Ahmedabad-Karachi route to Muscat, without touching Mumbai airspace, from where they would enter Europe. Now, after the closure of the Pakistani airspace, all these flights are coming to Mumbai airspace via Ahmedabad to enter Muscat," said a source. In addition to this, according to sources, some 250 flights originating from South East Asia for the Middle East, Europe and South and North America are also now going via Mumbai (airspace) to avoid Pakistani airspace. The traffic has also spiked on account of the recent closure of about 25 flight routes on Wednesday that allow planes to enter Pakistan through the Indian airspace, when the armed forces launched missile attacks on terror targets in Pakistan, as per sources. "Some foreign airlines are now filing a revised flight plan, wherein they are flying via Mumbai (airspace) after the closure of these 25 routes," said the source, adding that even chartered flight operators flying internationally are avoiding Pakistani airspace due to the prevailing situation. Against the backdrop of rising tensions between the two countries, many foreign airlines have been avoiding the Pakistani airspace.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Time of India
Mumbai ATC sees surge as flights avoid Pakistani airspace
Mumbai Air Traffic Control (ATC) has experienced a surge in traffic, after international flights were rerouted due to the closure of Pakistani airspace since last month, sources said. Apart from handling Europe, North and South America-bound flights originating from Mumbai, the ATC is now also handling aircraft flying towards these regions from Northern India, the sources added. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures Pakistan shut its airspace for Indian airlines on April 24 in response to India's diplomatic measures against the neighbouring country following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed at least 26 people. On April 30, India also shut its airspace to Pakistan airlines as part of the retaliatory measure. On a normal day, Mumbai ATC handles between 950-970 arrivals and departures, including unscheduled flights, apart from some 2,000 flights overflying Mumbai skies, as per sources. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Krishnasagara: 3BHK Interiors starting at 4.5 Lakhs HomeLane Get Quote Undo "Some 130 flights from Northern India for destinations in Europe, North and South America would take the Bhopal-Ahmedabad-Karachi route to Muscat, without touching Mumbai airspace, from where they would enter Europe. Now, after the closure of the Pakistani airspace, all these flights are coming to Mumbai airspace via Ahmedabad to enter Muscat," said a source. In addition to this, according to sources, some 250 flights originating from South East Asia for the Middle East, Europe and South and North America are also now going via Mumbai (airspace) to avoid Pakistani airspace. Live Events The traffic has also spiked on account of the recent closure of about 25 flight routes on Wednesday that allow planes to enter Pakistan through the Indian airspace, when the armed forces launched missile attacks on terror targets in Pakistan, as per sources. "Some foreign airlines are now filing a revised flight plan, wherein they are flying via Mumbai (airspace) after the closure of these 25 routes," said the source, adding that even chartered flight operators flying internationally are avoiding Pakistani airspace due to the prevailing situation. Against the backdrop of rising tensions between the two countries, many foreign airlines have been avoiding the Pakistani airspace.
